Table 7.
Prevalence of G6PD deficiency in indigenous ethnic groups in North Afghanistan
| Village (province) | Ethnic group | No. examined | G6PD deficiency prevalence % | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavarchin (Lagman) |
Pathan |
116 |
21.6 |
[24] |
| Kunduz ( male school) |
Pathan |
50 |
14.0 |
[25] |
| Gumbat (Kunduz) |
Pathan |
100 |
3.0 |
[25] |
| Kulduman (Kunduz) |
Uzbeks |
100 |
8.0 |
[25] |
| Bulla-Kuchi (Kunduz) |
Uzbeks |
175 |
4.6 |
[24] |
| Kunduz (male school) |
Tadjiks |
100 |
4.0 |
[25] |
| Karok (Badachshan) |
Tadjiks |
139 |
1.4 |
[24] |
| Saidabad (Chazardjet) |
Chazars |
107 |
2.8 |
[24] |
| Zardkomar (Kunduz) | Turkmen | 100 | 0.0 | [25] |